Publications
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Accessing Electronic Information: A Study of Pakistan's Digital Library
By Amina Said. This case study, commissioned from the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, documents the setting up of a centralised national digital library. (2006)
African Scholarly Publishing Essays
Edited by Alois Mlambo. A collection of essays which takes stock of the status of scholarly and academic publishing on the African continent in the early years of the twenty-first century. In print only. (2006)
An Investigation into the Funding of University Libraries in Zambia
By Muyoyeta H Simui and Christine W Kanyengo. This book examines the nature of and problems relating to the financing of university libraries in one African Country and how these have affected the provision of library and information services. In print only.
Book Marketing & Promotion: A Handbook of Good Practice
By Hans Zell. A compendium of practical advice on all aspects of book marketing and promotion for publishers. In print only. (2001)
Building a Digital Library at the University of Zimbabwe: a Celebration of Teamwork and Collaboration
This volume is the second in PERI's Research and Education Case Studies series. The intention is that other libraries in the developing world will be inspired by the example of University of Zimbabwe to embark on digital transformation even when financial resources are limited. It will also be of interest to all those assisting libraries to automate and offer electronic resources and services.
Electronic Journal Publishing: A Reader Version 2.0
An collection of papers persenting an overview of the potential for electronic publishing for scholarly communication. (2001)
Evaluating Electronic Resource Programmes and Provision: Case studies from Africa and Asia
Edited by Diana Rosenberg. This volume is the third of INASP’s Research and Education Case Studies. The hope is that this sharing of experiences will assist many more institutions in developing countries start or continue the work of monitoring and evaluating their e-resource services and build even stronger provision in the years ahead.
Getting Started in Electronic Publishing
By Sally Morris. 5th edn. A guide to the advantages and disadvantages of launching new electronic publishing projects. (2005)
Guidebook on Journal Publishing for Agriculture and Rural Development
By Anthony Youdeowei. A detailed guide for editors and publishers on running successful journal publishing ventures. Available in English and French. In print only. (2001)
How to Accelerate your Internet: A Practical Guide to Bandwidth Management and Optimization using Open Source Software
Edited by R. Flickenger. Practical information on how to gain the largest possible benefit from your connection to the Internet. (2006)